Yankees navigate injuries to Judge, Stanton, Bellinger, remain competitive
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New York Yankees are contending in the AL East despite injuries to key players Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger. Yankees analyst Joe Randazzo emphasized the importance of bolstering their infield ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Judge has a broken rib, Stanton is out with a calf injury, and Bellinger is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. With these players sidelined, the Yankees are currently 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The team continues to explore trades to strengthen their roster for a potential playoff push.
- •Yankees are 1.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East.
- •Judge's return is expected in late August or early September.
- •Bellinger is projected to miss four to six weeks.
- •Stanton's return timeline remains uncertain.
- •Analyst suggests the need for infield reinforcement at the trade deadline.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — “New York Needs 2 Parades” – Yankees Analyst Stays Bullish Despite Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger & Giancarlo Stanton Injuries
"Several of the New York Yankees’ star sluggers are sitting out with injuries, including Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger. Despite these, the team has managed to stay afloat in the AL East division, only 1.
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